Director of People, Learning & Culture
Location: Didcot Oxfordshire – Office Based
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 FTE, dependent on experience. 37.5 hours per week
Lead our people. Shape our culture. Change lives.
Autism at Kingwood is a leading charity supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives through high-quality Supported Living and Outreach Services.
We are looking for an inspiring Director of People, Learning & Culture to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead a people strategy that empowers our colleagues to deliver exceptional, person-centred support.
This is a key strategic role, responsible for attracting, developing and retaining a talented, compassionate and values-driven workforce. You will champion a positive, inclusive culture, drive learning and development, and ensure our people practices enable both colleagues and the people we support to thrive.
We're seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for people, culture and organisational development, and a commitment to making a real difference.
If you want to use your leadership to create lasting impact for colleagues, families and the people we support, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information about Autism at Kingwood, or to view the job description and person specification, please visit our website.
Closing date: July 20th 2026 (11.59pm)
Interview date: TBC
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Strictly No Agencies
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience leading significant organisational development, culture change, or transformation programmes? Yes/No (Please explain)
- Do you have experience supporting a regulated service environment (e.g., CQC, NHS, local authority, or equivalent)?Yes/No (Please explain)
- Custom Question: Which sectors have you gained your senior HR leadership experience in? (Select all that apply) Social Care / Health Care/ Charity / Not-for-Profit/ Public Sector/ Private Sector/ Other
- Are you confident advising senior leaders, CEOs, Boards, or Trustees on complex employment relations matters, including restructures, grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, and employment tribunals? Yes/No (Please explain)
- lease briefly describe your most significant organisational change or culture transformation programme and your role in delivering it. (Short written response)
- Do you hold a valid CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent HR experience? Yes/No
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Senior human resources leadership/management: 5 years (required)
- Leading organisation-wide Workforce Strategy development: 3 years (required)
- Advising senior leaders on complex employee relations: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
